Come November 1, 2017, it will be once again be legal in Oklahoma to seduce a virgin by promising to marry her and slander a woman's virtue! These antiquated laws will be repealed. This is a start, but Oklahoma still has a long way to go towards modernizing our criminal code. The full text of the repealed laws is below. The year following the text is the year the law was … [Read more...] about Seduction & Slander Now Legal – New Oklahoma Laws in 2017 Pt 3
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New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 2 – Illegal To Practice Massage Therapy Without A License
It's now illegal in Oklahoma to practice massage therapy without a license. The Massage Therapy Practice Act is a completely new law enacted by SB 687. It is found in 59 O.S. §§ 4200.1-4200.13. The Act outlines acts requiring a license, the authority of the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, qualifications for a license, how the license is to be displayed, massage … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 2 – Illegal To Practice Massage Therapy Without A License
Enact Texas’s Michael Morton Act In Oklahoma
I think most Oklahomans would be shocked to know that prosecutors can legally withhold evidence from a criminal defendant here. A defendant in Oklahoma is not "entitled" to certain evidence until various points in time--typically ten days before trial. In Texas, on the other hand, defendants are entitled to almost every piece of evidence immediately upon requesting it from the … [Read more...] about Enact Texas’s Michael Morton Act In Oklahoma
New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 1 – SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor
I saved the best for first! Starting July 1, 2017, simple possession of every drug becomes a misdemeanor. It doesn't matter how many times you've been convicted of drug possession, what kind of drug it is, where you were caught with it, or whether there was a child with you--it's ALL a misdemeanor. This change was due to 58% of Oklahoma voters passing State Question 780 in … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 1 – SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor
Is There a Conflict Between Law and Security?
The very term security refers to a state of being free from unwanted threats, risk of being stolen or misused, and reliability of resources. It not only focuses on a smooth and efficient flow of work but also highlights that the system is in complete control of its own authority and is safe for the public and the workers involved. However, different … [Read more...] about Is There a Conflict Between Law and Security?